Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Senior Accountant. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements and reporting for use by management and other stakeholders.
About the Position
You will assist with the financial and operational activities for a multitude of business entities covering a vast array of disciplines.
Responsibilities
Manage relationship, consult and advise regarding finances, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting for assigned clients
Review simple financial statements and related schedules
Analyze and prepare complex financial statements, including consolidations and related schedules
Maintain cash balances and oversee cash activity, including coordinating with other staff to ensure timely payment and high-quality input to accounting software
Delegate and collaborate with Accountants and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting
Present multi-faceted information and financial reports, providing additional analysis and information as needed
Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial package presentations and build customized reports
Coordinate with other staff to provide support for other finance and accounting projects
Track business activities and prepare supporting information
Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, investments and other areas as needed
Provide support to tax department for compliance and tax return preparation
Provide schedules and information to other departments as needed
Analyze and prepare recommendations to management on process improvement
Participate in mentoring and training activities and work reviews
Perform other duties as required and necessary to accomplish goals and objectives
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
Bachelors’ degree in accounting or related field
Minimum 5 years work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting
CPA certification or Master’s Degree preferred or a minimum of 8 years work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting
Strong technical skills, including knowledge and use of Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Experience using Microsoft GP, Management Reporter, and SharePoint
Prefer work experience with payroll and/or business/individual tax preparation
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
About theAccounting Department
The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in accounting or related field
Minimum 5 years work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting
CPA certification or Master’s Degree preferred or a minimum of 8 years work experience in an accounting role within a professional setting
Strong technical skills, including knowledge and use of Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
